Question

Marissa and Callie both have babysitting jobs. Marissa charges $19 plus $1.50 per hour. Callie charges $15 plus $2.75 per hour. Which of the following represents a possible number of hours when Callie will earn more than Marissa?

Answer 1

The answer to this question would be 4 hours .

Answer 2

4 hours

Explanation:

Write an equation

19 +1.5x < 15+2.75x

Subtarct 15 on both sides

4+1.5x<2.75x

subtract 1.5x on both sides

4< 1.25x

Divide 1.25 on each side

3.2<X

Since they on,y charge per hour so 4 hours